Oyo Police Dismiss Claims Linking Sunday Igboho to Release of Kidnap Victims

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Oyo Police Dismiss Claims Linking Sunday Igboho to Release of Kidnap Victims

The Oyo State Police Command has rejected claims that Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, played a role in the release of kidnapped victims in Igboho, Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State. The clarification followed widespread reports and social media reactions suggesting that the victims regained their freedom shortly after Sunday Igboho issued a two-hour…

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Police and Interior Affairs

Kidnappers Demand N100m Ransom for Abducted Irele, Ondo Businesswoman

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Kidnappers Demand N100m Ransom for Abducted Irele, Ondo Businesswoman

Suspected kidnappers who abducted Mrs. Morenike Falona, the wife of an Irele-based motorcycle dealer in Ondo State, have reportedly demanded a ransom of N100 million for her release. Mrs. Falona, 35, was reportedly abducted from her residence in Ode-Irele, the headquarters of Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State, during a late-night attack by armed…

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Insecurities and insurgencies, News

Tinubu Congratulates Oyebanji on Ekiti Election Victory, Urges Inclusive Governance

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Tinubu Congratulates Oyebanji on Ekiti Election Victory, Urges Inclusive Governance

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on his victory in Saturday’s governorship election, describing the outcome as a strong endorsement of the governor’s performance and leadership over the past four years. In a statement issued on Sunday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu praised the…

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News

Kwara Police Arrest Eight Suspected Cultists, Recover Firearms in Ilorin Raid

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Kwara Police Arrest Eight Suspected Cultists, Recover Firearms in Ilorin Raid

The Kwara State Police Command has arrested eight suspected cultists and recovered a cache of firearms and dangerous weapons during a coordinated operation aimed at curbing cult-related activities and violent crimes in Ilorin, the state capital. The arrests were made during a targeted raid conducted by operatives of the Command’s Anti-Cultism Unit in collaboration with…

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Crime Watch, Cultists and Cultism

IGP Disu Appoints CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu Force Public Relations Officer

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IGP Disu Appoints CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu Force Public Relations Officer

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has approved the appointment of CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu as the new Force Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force. CSP Anietie Iniedu is a seasoned police officer with extensive experience in public communication, operational policing, intelligence management, institutional accountability, and administration. A…

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Police and Interior Affairs

Nigerian Troops Repel ISWAP Attack, Inflict Heavy Losses on Terrorists in Borno

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Nigerian Troops Repel ISWAP Attack, Inflict Heavy Losses on Terrorists in Borno

Nigerian troops, backed by the Nigerian Air Force, have successfully repelled a coordinated attack by fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Buratai, Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, dealing significant losses to the insurgents. Security sources disclosed that the attack occurred in the early hours of Friday, June 19, 2026,…

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Insecurities and insurgencies, News

FG to Deploy 7 Million Electricity Meters Nationwide to End Estimated Billing

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FG to Deploy 7 Million Electricity Meters Nationwide to End Estimated Billing

The Federal Government has announced plans to deploy seven million electricity meters across Nigeria in a major effort to eliminate estimated billing, improve transparency in electricity charges, and strengthen the country’s power sector. The initiative forms part of ongoing reforms aimed at increasing consumer confidence and boosting revenue collection within the electricity industry. The disclosure…

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NERC, DISCOS and GENCOS, Power and Energy

Terrorist Kingpin’s Mother, Sister Jailed 40 Years by Abuja Court

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Terrorist Kingpin’s Mother, Sister Jailed 40 Years by Abuja Court

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced the mother and sister of a deceased terrorist kingpin identified as Battujo to 40 years imprisonment for their involvement in terrorism-related activities. The convictions were secured during the ongoing mass terrorism trials being conducted by the Federal Government as part of efforts to prosecute individuals linked to…

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Bandits and banditry, Terrorism and Terrorists

26-Year-Old Lawyer Dies After Suffering Cardiac Arrest While Celebrating Ghana’s World Cup Victory Over Panama

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26-Year-Old Lawyer Dies After Suffering Cardiac Arrest While Celebrating Ghana’s World Cup Victory Over Panama

A wave of grief has swept across Ghana following the sudden death of a young lawyer, Sara Araba Tettey, who reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest while celebrating the Black Stars’ dramatic victory over Panama at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Tettey, 26, was said to have collapsed shortly after Ghana secured a late 1-0 win…

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Obituaries

Governors Renew Push for State Police, Seek Constitutional Safeguards

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Governors Renew Push for State Police, Seek Constitutional Safeguards

The 36 state governors under the umbrella of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have reaffirmed their support for the immediate establishment of state police across Nigeria, insisting that any new policing structure must be firmly rooted in the Constitution and aligned with the principles of federalism and the protection of citizens’ rights. The governors reached…

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Governance, Police and Interior Affairs